great books midterm

Classical Literature

Enduring works of ancient Greece and Rome from about 500 BCE to 500 CE that explore human experiences such as love, justice, heroism, and truth.

Drama

A form of classical literature that presents stories through dialogue and performance, often showing moral dilemmas, political struggles, and human weaknesses.

Philosophy

Writings that question how people should live, what makes a society just, and how power should be shared.

Lyric Poetry

Short personal poems that express deep emotions and reflections about life.

Medieval Literature

Literature produced during the Middle Ages from around 500 to 1500 CE that often focuses on religion, feudal society, chivalry, and morality.

Allegory

A type of story where characters, events, and objects represent deeper moral or spiritual meanings.

Religious Themes

Writings that reflect faith, morality, and the influence of the Church on daily life.

Chivalry

Stories about knights that emphasize honor, bravery, loyalty, and courtly love.

Renaissance Literature

Literature from about 1300 to 1600 CE that revived classical learning and focused on human potential, creativity, and individual experience.

Humanism

A Renaissance idea that emphasizes the study of classical texts and the ability of humans to reason, create, and shape their world.

Individualism

A focus on personal experience, self-expression, and the uniqueness of each person.

Tragedy

A type of drama that shows human suffering, moral conflicts, and the consequences of choices